Science Common Sense

159 - What are the properties of gases?

The properties of gases include:

  1. They take up space: Gases fill their container and spread out to fill the space.
  2. They have no shape: Gases have no fixed shape and can change shape easily.
  3. They are easy to compress: Gases can be squished into a smaller space.
  4. They move around: Gas particles are always moving and can travel in any direction.
  5. They expand when heated: Gases get bigger when you heat them up.

These are the main properties of gases. Remember, gases are all around us - like the air you breathe!

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